Middle Path: 2 definitions
Introduction:
Middle Path means something in Buddhism, Pali. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
In Buddhism
Theravada (major branch of Buddhism)
majjhima-patipadā.
Theravāda is a major branch of Buddhism having the the Pali canon (tipitaka) as their canonical literature, which includes the vinaya-pitaka (monastic rules), the sutta-pitaka (Buddhist sermons) and the abhidhamma-pitaka (philosophy and psychology).
General definition (in Buddhism)
See Middle Way.See also (Relevant definitions)
Partial matches: The, The, Middle, Path, Te.
Full-text (+31): Extreme, Majjhimapadalopisamasa, Madhyamamarga, Majjhimapatipadadipana, Zhong dao, Jaradgavavithi, Majjhimasamathavithi, Annavadakasikkhapadavannana, Abhisambodhi, Majjhattavedayitalakkhana, Bat bat trung quan, Ba bu zhong dao, Atta Kilamatha, Yuan qi zhong dao, Ba bu zhong guan, Aparapariyavedaniya, Yi shi zhong dao yi, Marga, Kayasukha, Antadvaya.
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